Tag Archives :VHF radio

The inland waterways are becoming busier with increased commercial traffic and new pleasure craft Many new boaters may not be fully familiar with the waterway or with traditional means of communication such as sound signals or flags. Both these factors have produced a situation where marine VHF radio on pleasure craft is becoming an essential piece of equipment leading to an improvement in safety  ...

Marine radios In an emergency, communication is vital and a marine radio is essential. Mobile telephones, although useful as a backup communications system, cannot replace a marine radio.  ...

Master the following tips, you and your children will be safe enough when going out to sea and enjoy the joy of going out to the fullest. Firstly, make sure your marine radio can be opened. Secondly, make a list of your boat’s identification code, frequented harbor channel so that you can get help quickly when you are in trouble.  ...

Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) is equipment developed to identify vessels travelling on the inland waterways of several European countries. These countries together form the Regional Arrangement Concerning the Radiotelephone Service on Inland Waterways, or RAINWAT.  ...

A VHF radio is your best two-way communication device at sea. With a VHF radio, calls can be received by Maritime Coastguard and by vessels which may be in position to give immediate assistance. A VHF marine radio also helps ensure that storm warnings and other urgent marine information broadcasts are received.  ...

Retevis RM40 is a professional VHF radio newly launched by retevis, which is suitable for use on board. This new handheld marine VHF radio has powerful functions, including professional built-in DSC receiver, built-in GPS and active noise reduction technology, as well as high contrast dot matrix display and soft keys, which makes the operation more convenient and comfortable. Let's talk about its characteristics.  ...

DSC is one of the best deals in town. Setting up your VHF radio with digital selective calling is simple, and it could save your life. If you've bought a VHF radio in the last few years, chances are it has a red distress button on the front. Lift the flap, press and hold the button for five seconds, and details of your vessel, your position, and the fact that you require urgent  ...

Retevis RM40 is one of the few hand-held marine VHF radio with storage and navigation functions, which makes RM40 more functional and practical in the process of navigation, and it is convenient for users to store the geographical location at any time in the process of navigation. Here is a brief introduction to how to set this function.  ...

How to broadcast a MAYDAY emergency call if a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger and immediate assistance is required: Check that your VHF radio is on and high power setting is selected  Select Channel 16 (or 2182kHz for MF)   ...

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